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NYC Opt Out Wants Students to Say 'No!' to State Exams

State exam opponents are concerned that standardized tests do not adequately gauge student performance and are used to penalize under-performing schools.

Nov 16, 2018 4:33 PM Read more >

Could Solar Energy Power 1M Households by 2023? Bklyn Pols Say Yes!

Senator Parker, Assemblymember Walker and advocates discussed the benefits of solar energy for New Yorkers of all income levels.

Nov 16, 2018 1:26 PM Read more >

City Pushes for Primary Care Providers to Screen, Treat Depression

The new campaign aims to reduce the stigma surrounding depression and to close treatment gaps in underserved communities.

Nov 16, 2018 10:48 AM Read more >

One of the Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibits is Coming to Brooklyn

Hundreds of Frida Kahlo's personal objects will make their U.S. debut, along with iconic paintings and photographs.

Nov 15, 2018 1:54 PM Read more >

The Notorious B.I.G. Finally Gets His Way

Community Board 2 gave its approval to co-name St. James Place after the legendary Clinton Hill rapper.

Nov 15, 2018 12:16 PM Read more >

Bklyn Pols Seek to Recognize Shirley Chisholm with Nation's Highest Honor

Reps. Clarke and Jeffries introduced a bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Brooklyn trailblazer

Nov 15, 2018 9:22 AM Read more >

Video: BKLYN Commons Offers Space and Community for Entrepreneurs to Grow

BKLYN Commons has partnered with TrendyTripping in applying its co-working model to a new pop-up shop concept to support local entrepreneurial community

Nov 14, 2018 5:28 PM Read more >

Councilmember Espinal Enters Public Advocate Race

The two-term councilmember plans to advocate for a more livable and greener New York City.

Nov 14, 2018 2:35 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an A for Patient Safety

The Fort Greene hospital is Brooklyn's only medical facility to receive the highest grade.

Nov 14, 2018 10:38 AM Read more >

Can City Council's New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Supporters hope the bill will prevent landlords from keeping storefronts vacant; opponents call it a rent control scheme.

Nov 13, 2018 6:41 PM Read more >